Emergency Vehicles Light & Sound Peg Puzzle

Lights and sound reward proper placement of pieces on board. Puzzle measures 9" x 12". Appealing to both hearing impaired and low vision children. Two AAA batteries required, not included.

US$13.99

Geo Form Boards

Unique approach to learning about shapes features circle, triangle, and square. Each shape is glued to a 6" square natural wood base and has a corresponding outer shape that fits over it. Solid inner shape reinforces an understanding of geometric shape while outer shape encourages grasping and tactile exploration of linear shape. Excellent way to introduce one shape at a time as well as to facilitate shape discrimination.

US$40

3D Feel & Find

WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
Twenty matching wooden shapes and textured tiles can be used as mini whole-object puzzles or as a tactile discrimination game in which tiles are dealt out to players who reach into a durable cloth bag to "feel and find" the corresponding wooden shape. Includes 10 object and 10 geometric shapes.

US$25.99

Hide & Seek Teddy Bear Puzzle

Large, easy to grasp knobs. Four bears of different colors, sizes, and postures to be matched by size and shape. A "secret compartment" beneath each bear allows for hiding and for uncovering hidden objects. Measures 7 7/8" x 18 3/4" x 1" thick. Children develop memory and language skills by remembering locations and identifying objects.

US$45

Birthday Party Puzzle

Birthday cake with candles, strawberry and jellybean toppings, and knife for "cutting;" 34 piece puzzle stores in a 13 1/2" x 10" X 2" wooden box. Velcro connectors between slices add sound to "cutting the cake," making this puzzle particularly appealing to children with visual impairments.

US$21

Sorting Bowl Set

Six plastic bowls in six colors for sorting by color. Bowls measure 6" across and 1" deep.

US$8.99

Beginner Pattern Blocks

Develop color, shape, and matching skills with these two-sided pattern boards. Individual shapes fit into recessed spaces, facilitating placement and minimizing movement as the child adds pieces to complete the pictures. All wood set includes five two-sided 7 1/8" x 9 1/2" boards, 30 pieces in five shapes and colors, and storage box.

US$21.99

Pattern Blocks and Boards

WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
More challenging than Beginner Pattern Blocks, Pattern Blocks and Boards requires more refined motor and spatial skills. Smaller blocks must be placed precisely one against another and care must be taken to avoid knocking one block out of place when adding another. All wood set includes five two-sided 6" x 7 5/8" boards, 120 pieces in six shapes and colors, and storage box.

US$18.99

Magnetic Pattern Blocks Kit

12 Patterns and 120 magnets help to keep pieces in place to reduce frustration for beginning pattern makers. Makes a great take-a-long for trips and outings.

US$20

Tater Toss

WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
Wind this plastic hot potato up and have fun passing the ticking potato around. But don't get caught with it when the alarm rings or you're out of the game! Teachers of the visually impaired and Holly Allen of CNIB suggest the toy could be passed to the right around the circle, when it goes off the person holding it can yell "noisy potato" run around the outside of the circle, sit down and wind it up again. Which seems more fun than being "out". Encourages social skills, promotes tactile exploration and awareness of sounds. Measures 6 1/2" tall.

US$10

Counters - Mini Motors

WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
Whimsical vehicles shift imagination into high gear. Seventy-two soft rubber vehicles include car, train, airplane, tugboat, bus and fire engine, 1 1/2" to 2" long, in six colors. Packed in reusable plastic tub with activity guide. Sorting and counting help children explore similarities and differences among objects. These "miniatures" lend themselves to imaginative play, thereby enhancing creativity and language skills.

US$19.99

Counters - Backyard Bugs

WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
Colorful creepy, crawly counters turn sorting and counting activities into fun adventures. Set of 72 includes grasshopper, bumblebee, beetle, spider, dragonfly, and caterpillar. Soft rubber 2" long counters in six colors, packed in reusable plastic tub with suggested activities. Sorting and counting help children explore similarities and differences among objects. These "miniatures" lend themselves to imaginative play, thereby enhancing creativity and language development.

US$19.99

Counters - Farm Animals

WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
Mother and baby barnyard buddies add size to sorting. Set of 72 soft rubber ducks, rabbits, sheep, cows, pigs, and horses. Six shapes, six colors, and two sizes, ranging from 1" to 1 3/4" high, expand opportunities to explore similarities and differences. Packed in reusable plastic tub with activity guide. Sorting and counting help children explore similarities and differences among objects. These "miniatures" lend themselves to imaginative play, thereby enhancing creativity and language development.

US$19.99

Counters - Three Bear Family

WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
Papa, mama, and baby bear allow children to explore differences in size and weight as well as color. Plastic bears in three sizes - 1", 1 1/4", and 1 1/2", three weights - 4, 8 and 12 grams, and six colors. Set of 96 bears includes 24 papa, 24 mama and 48 baby bears. Sorting, counting, and weighing help children explore similarities and differences among objects. These "miniatures" lend themselves to imaginative play, thereby enhancing creativity and language development.

US$19.99

Think-ets

WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
Everyone, adults and children alike, are fascinated with the tiny treasures. Just naming and talking about each one is fun, but that's just the beginning. Soon you'll be choosing favorites, alphabetizing, discussing similarities and differences, and playing memory games, as one trinket goes missing or another gets added or one shifts position, all while eyes are closed. No peeking now. Think-ets inspire creative imagination and storytelling too. Bags come in red, yellow and blue and the treasures in each are a little different.

US$9.99

Gab To Go

Enjoy the simple pleasures of time together engaged in lively conversation and stimulating play. Pop the lid off "gab to go," pull out a card and pose a question. With 100 cards, everyone is bound to learn something new about even their nearest and dearest family members and friends. With no right or wrong answers, everyone wins. "Gab to go" travels well, making time in transit seem shorter. No batteries required.

US$9.99

Flower Match

WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
Kids will love playing in our garden as they match up flower petals and stems using the easy to follow laminated pattern guides! Self-propping board with pegs and magnetic elements hold their selections securely in place as they follow the patterns or create their own flowers! Comes in attractive wood storage case that doubles as the game board/ play area. Ages 3+

US$40

Texture Dominoes

28 wooden dominoes with textured circles for matching color or texture. Includes sturdy wooden tray. Ages 3+

US$18.99

Geo Shapes Puzzles

Five jumbo two-piece shape puzzles introduce basic geometric forms. Durable, washable laminate surface. Circle: 5" diameter. Storage bag included. Self-correcting puzzles provide excellent way to explore geometric shapes and symmetry, enhance color and shape recognition and develop visual perception and motor skills. Best to begin with two shapes--circle and square--then add triangle before progressing to more challenging discrimination that oval and hexagon provide.

US$30

Noticing Differences - Cats

These cats may look similar to young children, but differences in color, shape, and pose challenge puzzlers to identify subtle variations. This wooden eight cat knob puzzle measures 9" x 12".

US$15

Recognizing Shapes

This self-correcting knob puzzle challenges children to recognize and classify basic shapes as well as identify primary colors. Measures 12" x 4 1/2 ".

US$15

Matching Shades

The graduated colors of these circles lead children to appreciate the broad array of shades the world has to offer and to distinguish subtle differences. This 12 circle wooden knob puzzle measures 9" x 12". To explore color variations further, provide paint in a basic color plus white and black for mixing. Discuss what happens when the children add a dollop of white to the basic color, then switch to black and repeat the experiment. Divide each new shade into two cups, saving one and adding another dollop of white (or black) to the other. Line up the shades and compare.

US$20

Arranging Short To Tall

From shortest to tallest, the progressively varied hues of this beautiful blue puzzle prompt children to discern gradual variations in height. This wooden seven rectangle knob puzzle measures 12" x 4 1/2". High contrast background makes deciding where to fit the pieces easier.

US$15

Arranging Narrow To Wide

From narrowest to broadest, the progressively varied hues of this beautiful green puzzle lead children to discern gradual variations in width. This wooden seven rectangle knob puzzle measures 12" x 4 1/2". Bright white background aids placement of pieces into their respective slots.

US$15

Memory Match 16

WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small Parts. Not for children under 3 years. A bright spot in memorization games, this natural wooden board holds four double-sided cards for eight different games. Lift the red dots to match numbers, animals, patterns and more. Includes one 8" x 8" playing board, 16 red wooden dots, and four two-sided playing cards.

US$35

Memory Match 36

WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small Parts. Not for children under 3 years. More dots makes for a greater challenge. Four games involve nature, such as matching animal tracks, while the others are more abstract, such as matching upper case and lower case letters. Includes one 11 1/2" x 11 1/2" wooden playing board, 36 red wooden dots, and four two-sided playing cards.

US$50

Choo-Choo Tracks Magnetic Marble Maze

WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
Guide the colorful beads around the board using the attached magnetic wand. Clear cover insures no lost pieces, ideal for travel. Shape maze measures 7 5/8" x 6 1/4"

US$16

Shape SENSEation

Shape SENSEation is a visual and tactile matching toy consisting of six different soft shapes loaded with visual and tactile stimulation. Each of the six shapes - circle, star, crescent moon, triangle, heart and square - is symmetrically divided so that children can pull apart and match according to shapes, patterns and textures. Each shape has distinct visual and tactile combinations including a raised rib design bordering each shape, which makes it ideal for all children including those with blindness or low vision. Packaged in clear vinyl zip tote.

Play Ability Factor: visual stimulation, tactile stimulation, memory and recall, matching skills, problem solving.

US$40

Alphabotz™ Superphonic Decoder Cards

With engaging robot characters, vibrant graphics, and fun stats, these multi-award-winning cards jumpstart beginning reading skills by helping children build lasting associations between sounds and the letters that represent them. The cards include a variety of games and activities geared toward children of various skill levels. Packaged in a sturdy sliding drawer box for easy storage.

Because children naturally get involved in the "story" behind each character, many children with a range of learning disabilities have found Alphabotz a fun way to learn.

US$20

Pets Cube Puzzle

Six puzzles in one! There are sixteen solid wooden cubes in this unique puzzle. One part of a colorful pet is pictured on each side. Rotate the cubes in the included wooden tray, to complete the six different animal pals! The border design provides a helpful hint. Dimensions: 2.25" x 8" x 8" Assembled. Recommended Ages: 3+ years

US$14.50

Farm Cube Puzzle

Six puzzles in one! There are sixteen solid wooden cubes in this unique puzzle. One part of a colorful farm animal is pictured on each side. Rotate the cubes in the included wooden tray, to complete the six different and playful animals! The border design provides a helpful hint. Dimensions: 2.25" x 8" x 8" Assembled. Recommended Ages: 3+ years.

US$14.50

Eggspressions

A storybook and set of six expressive wooden eggs offer a role-playing activity to help children identify their feelings. Emotional intelligence leads to more effective communications. The game Eggspressions helps children identify their feelings and develop problem solving skills while having fun. By sharing their feelings and working together, children figure out a happy solution to a challenge.

US$21